This page is a starting point for my students who are learning to fly (I hope others will find it useful too). I do not cover every topic; for that, I have recommendations on books in my required items. My articles will concentrate on topics that are
- Local in nature, like local airport procedures, practice area, and dealing with SoCal
- Specific to how we do things in the flying club where I do most of my instructing
- Where I may have a different approach or suggestions that most sources
- Where I have personal experience or a story that I feel is informative
I break the process of learning to fly into a number of phases.
Phase 0 – Getting Started
Phase 1 – Aircraft Control and Procedures
Phase 2 – Preparation for Solo Flight
Phase 3 – Expanding the Envelope
Phase 4 – Checkride Preparation
Phase 5 – Using Your Certificate